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GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT Course No. 8035
Elective 36 weeks - 3 credits
Prerequisite: Recommendation of Counselor
Greenhouse Management is a one-year course in greenhouse
production of plants, floral design, and interior plantscaping.
This includes the growing of flowers, bedding plants, house
plants, and ornamental greenery, while working in a controlled
greenhouse environment. Students study floral arranging, plant
propagation, and transplanting of plants.
Major emphasis is placed on the production and sale of seasonal
plants as well as growing a large variety of annuals, perennials,
herbs and vegetables. Retail and wholesale marketing of plants
is taught through a variety of plant sales in which students
receive experience in operating a greenhouse business. This
course prepares students for occupations in floral shops, garden
centers, greenhouses, and horticulture-related businesses
Applicants should possess good creativity, basic art skills, and
enjoy working with their hands. If you have an interest in plants
and floral design, you should consider taking Greenhouse
Management.
Major Units of Study
1) Retail and wholesale marketing of plants
2) Greenhouse management
3) Greenhouse production:
specialty plants
annuals
perennials
herbs
vegetables
4) Floral design
5) Soil science and nutrients
6) Horticulture therapy
7) Plant identification
8) Special occasion planning
Desirable Aptitudes
Students should be those who have an interest in plants,
enjoy being close to nature, are industrious, and don’t mind hard
work. They should also be creative and have an understanding
of color usage.
Employment Outlook and Salaries
The future for qualified Greenhouse Management
personnel is very promising. Salaries vary according to your
position, experience and level of training. Students with strong
career ambitions should continue their education in a two- or
four-year degree program in Horticulture. Students in
Greenhouse Management will participate in the National
Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI)
Floriculture Assessment.
This class is taught only at
The ACE Center at Hermitage
